Valentine’s day is indeed one of the most anticipated special days in the entire world, but, is that really the case with the elderly? One can’t say for sure, but, the trend has visibly changed in the last few years.
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscot
The majority of senior citizens don’t seem as excited about the extra special day of love and affection. If you’re wondering, why, the spotlight has significantly moved away from seniors, which has subsequently lowered their expectations for February 14. Quite sad, isn’t it?
Hence, here we are, desperately seeking a way to revert the spotlight onto our loving senior citizens and upping their excitement levels. Firstly, to give our senior readers a morale boost, there are plenty of valentine’s day-themed activities that are not only extremely fun but also memorable.
If you or your senior parent or friend is at home with nothing much to do on Valentine’s Day, here are some interesting activities for seniors that might turn that frown upside down:-
- Setting up a lively environment – Colours tend to glorify a place, which is ultimately why people prefer decorating houses for special events such as birthday parties. Similarly, decorate your home with hearts cut out of coloured paper and stick them onto the walls. Furthermore, try taking your creativity up a notch by sticking chain garlands all over the house, and we can assure you that such exhilarating decorations will certainly make the seniors feel special.
- Host potluck to bring the family together – Potluck is indeed one of the best ways to gather your loved ones around for lunch or dinner. You could ask the invitees to bring Valentine’s Day gift cards too. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than with your family and friends?
- Host games – Valentine-themed games including heart puzzles, Valentine-related word search puzzles and others.
- Other fun activities – Make a memorable Valentine-themed art of your own and you could even hang it on the wall. The beauty of art lies in your effort and hence, framing it on the wall could be a memorable moment in your life.
- Make homemade cookies and other treats – Valentine’s Day and cookies are a forever love story. Celebrate the day of affection by making Valentine-themed treats and you could even gift them to your senior friends.
- Love has many forms; If your senior parent has unused clothes and accessories, consider donating them to a nearby shelter and be the reason why someone is smiling.
- Now, this is for seniors, exclusively; If you’re too tired to take part in any of the activities that may require even a bit of physical exertion, we’ve got an interesting yet simple idea – Movie night!. This is indeed one of the classic ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones, be it your partner or your family. Play a romantic or romantic comedy movie, sit back and relax.
Looking to gift your senior parents but not sure what to cover the wrapping sheet around? Here’re some interesting ideas.
- Chocolate – It doesn’t necessarily have to be an entire chocolate bar, but could be a fruit dipped in chocolate instead. Healthy and thoughtful at the same time.
- Re-kindle wedding memories – Pick some of your parents’ favourite wedding photos and gift them.
- Flowers – Valentine’s Day is a day not only for chocolates but also for flowers. Gift them a bouquet of beautiful flowers.
Athulya Home Care for skilled nursing care
There’s also another gift you could try giving to your senior parents coping with physical and mental struggles. Opt for home care services from Athulya for safe and happy aging.
The South India-based home care services have excelled in gifting seniors with the best possible medical assistance at their homes. Do you require a doctor’s visit? You’re just one phone call from getting it. It is simple, straightforward and most importantly, affordable.
Overall, let us all celebrate Valentine’s Day with our loving senior parents and friends and gift them what could be the most memorable day of their life. On behalf of Athulya Home Healthcare, we wish you a happy Valentine’s Day and may the day shower you with all the love you need.
